Electrician Level 1 Apprenticeship

This partnership between Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 and British Columbia Institute of Technology provides a unique opportunity for secondary students to complete Grade 12 graduation requirements while earning post-secondary credits and certification in the electrical field. Additionally, students will acquire skills enabling them to directly enter the job market.

Submit the complete package to your school’s career planning assistant, work experience teacher, or counselor.

The Program

This is a 24-week program running from September to February at Garibaldi Secondary School.

The program provides graduates with the theory and practical skills necessary to enter the electrical trade. The electrical worker plans, assembles, installs, tests, repairs and maintains electrical equipment and systems in commercial, industrial and marine facilities.

The program emphasizes a hands-on approach to training. Experience gained in the workshop is focused on industry practice. The necessary theoretical component is integrated into the program to complement and enhance the practical work. Students are exposed to a variety of work environments through industry tours.

Program Content

The standard program consists of the following course content:

Course

Applied mechanics

4 credits

Fundamentals of electricity

8 credits

Principles of magnetism

4 credits

Wiring methods

12 credits

Electrical codes, plans and specs

8 credits

AC circuit analysis

2 credits

Electronic devices

2 credits

Basic motor control

4 credits

Computer skills and job preparation

4 credits

Grading

The minimum grade for individual courses is 70 per cent. An overall GPA of 70 per cent or better is required. All courses must be passed in order to successfully complete the program.

Dual credit

Students who successfully complete this program will have six complete courses (24 credits) on their secondary school graduation transcript.

Attachments

Our vision

Our vision is for every individual to feel valued and for all learners to reach their potential.

Our mission

Our mission is to support all individuals in their development as successful learners, and as respectful, caring and responsible members of society.